Motor HONDA CR-V 1997 RD1-RD3 / 1.G User Guide

Lubrication Points
For the details of lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied. refer to the illustrated index and various work pro-
cedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
Recomm6nded Engine OilEngine oil viscosity for ambient temperature ranges
100'F
-30 -20 .10 0 10 20 30 40'c
r1: Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid {MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because it
does not contain the orooer additives.*2: Always use Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect
shift qualitv.+3r Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the
life of the system.*4: Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmis-
sion fluid can caused increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
API SERVICE LABEL
/,.*-G\
/.'z-\e\t/6AE\ll-;-1 5w-30 /---l
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API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ffi-20 0 20
NO.LUBRICATION POINTSLUBRICANT
EngineAPI Service Grade: Use SJ "Energy Conserving" grade oil. The oilcontainer may also display the API Certitication seal shownbelow. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE vjscosity:See chart below.
2
TransmissionManualGenuine Honda MTF*1
AutomaticGenuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid(ATF)*'
3Rear differentialGenuine Honda CVT Fluid
4Brake line (includes ABS line)Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid*3
5Clutch LineBrake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4*3
6Shift lever pivots (Manual transmission)Grease with molybdenum disultide
1Release fork (Manual transmission)LJrea Grease UM264 P/N 4'1211 - PYs - 305
IPower steering gearboxSteering grease P/N 08733 - B070E
Throttle cable end {Dashboard lower panel holelSilicone grease
10l112
14
Throttle cable end (Throttle link)Brake master cylinder pushrodPedal linkageBattery terminalsFuelfill lidClutch master cylinder pushrod
Multi purpose grease
1617181920
Hood hinges and hood lockTailgate hingesHatch glass hingesDoor hinges, upper and lowerDoor opening detent
Honda White Lithium Grease
21
22
Caliper Piston seal, Dust seal,Caliper pin, PistonShilt cable and select cable {Manual transmission)Silicone grease
23Brake line ioints (Front and rear wheelhouse)Rust preventives
24Power steering systemGenuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-.
25Air conditioning compressorCompressor oil: SP 10 lP/N 38897 - P13 - A0lAH or38899-P13-A01)For Refrigerant: HFC 134a (R,134a)
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,r1.?
Performance Test
Disconnect the wire from terminal N4.
Make a connection as described below using as
heavy a wire as possible (preferably equivalent to
the wire used for the vehicle).
Connect the battery as shown. lf the starter pinion
pops out. it is working properly. To avoid damaging
the starter, do not leave the battery connected for
more than 10 seconds.
3.
ie
Disconnect the battery from the M terminal. lf the
pinion does not retract, the hold-in coil is working
properly. To avoid damaging the starter, do not
leave the battery connected for more than 10 sec
onds.
@o12VBATTERY
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5. Disconnect the battery also from the body. lf the
pinion retracts immediately, it is working properly,
To avoid damaging the starter, do not leave the bat-
terv connected for more than 10 seconds.
6.
7.
Clamp the starter firmly in a vise.
Connect the starter to the battery as described in
the diagram below, and confirm that the motor
starts and keeps rotating.
8, lf the electric current and motor soeed meet the
specifications when the battery voltage is at 11.5 V,
the starter is working properly.
Specifications:
MakerElectric currentMotor speed
DENSO90 A or less3,000 rpm or
more
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Cooling
f ffustrated Index ........... ..... 1O-2
Radiator
Rep|acement ...........,....,...................... 10-4
Engine Coolant Refilling and
Bleeding ..,.,................. 10-5
Cap Testing .................... 10-7
Testing ......10-7
Thermostat
Rep|acement ....................................... 10-8
Testing ...... 10-9
Water Pump
lllustrated lndex ....,..... .. 10-10
Inspection . 10-1 1
Replacement ....................................,.. 10-1 1
Fan Gontrol
Component Location Index ............... 10-12
Circuit Diagram ............. 10-13
Fan Motor Testing ......... 10-14
Radiator Fan Switch Testing ............. 10-14
Coolant Temperature Gauge
Gauge Testing ............... 10-15
Coolant temperature Sending
Unit Testing ........,....... 10-15
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lllustrated Index
CAUTION: The system is under high pressure when the
engine is hot. To avoid danger ol releasing scalding engine
coolant, remove the cap only when the engine is cool.
Total Cooling System Capacity fincluding 0.6 I (0.63 US
qt, 0.53 lmp qt) for heater and reservoirl:
A/T: 5.9 { {6.2 US qt, 5.2 lmp qt)
M/T: 6.0 f (6.3 US $, 5.3 lmp qt)
deterioration and replace if necessar,.
Check all hose clamps and retighten if necessary.
lf any engine coolant spills on the
body, rinse it off immediately.
Check all cooling system hoses
painted portions of the
for damage, leaks or
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m.1.2 tbl.ftl
RADIATOREngine coolant refilling and bleeding,page 10-5Leak test, page 10 7Inspect soldered joints andseams for leaks.Blow out din from betweencore fins with compressed air.lf insects, etc., are cloggingradiator, wash them off withlow pressure water.RADIATOR CAPPressure test, page 10-7
ATF COOLERHOSEReler to section 14when installing.
LOWERcusHroN
6x1.0mm7 N.m (0.7 kgf.m, 5 lbf ftl
FAN MOTOR
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Radiator
1.
2.
3.
4.
Replacement
CONDENSERFAN,/SHROUDASSEMBLY
Drain the engine coolant.
Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses, and
ATF cooler hoses.
Disconnect the fan motor connector.
Remove the radiator upper bracket, then pull up the
raotalor,
5. Remove the fan shroud assemblies and other parts
from the radiator.
6. lnstall the radiator in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
. Set the upper and lower cushions securely.
. Fill the radiator with engine cooiant and bleed the air.
RADIATOR CAP
RADIATOR
6x1.0mm9.8 N.m 11.0 kgf.m,7.2 tbl.trl
6x1.0mm7 N.m (0.? kgd.m, 5 lbl.ftl
UPPER MDIATOR HOSE
Reler to section 14when installing.
DRAIN PLUG
LOWER CUSHION
LOWERTOR HOSE
RADIATORASSEMBLY
6x1.0mm7 N.|n 10.7 kgt.m,5 tbt.ftl
rriItriiii
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Fan Control
Component Location Index
UNDEB.HOODFUSE/RELAY BOX
RADIATOR FAN RELAYTest, see section 23
BADIATOR FAN
Removal, page 10-10Test, page 10-14
BADIATOR FAN MOTORRemoval, page 10-2
CONDENSERFAN MOTOR
ftflEffltrlt lrt r-1 a-l
@u!lfl]l
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Fan Control
Fan Motor Testing
1. Disconnect the 2P connector.
Terminalside ofmale terminals
Test the motor by connecting battery power to theNo. 2 terminal and ground to the No. 1 terminal.
lf the motor fails to run or does not run smoothly,reptace rt.
RADIATOR FAN MOTOR
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Radiator Fan Switch Testing
E@ Removing the radiator fan switch whilethe engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, seri-ously scalding you. Always let the enginc and radiatorcool down before removing the radiator fan switch.
1. Remove the radiator fan switch from the thermostathousing (see page 10 '10).
2. Suspend the radiator fan switch in a container ofwater as shown.
Heat the water, and check the temperature with athermometer. Do not let the thermometer touch thebottom of the hot container.
Measure the continuity between the A and B termi-nals according to the table.
Bleed the air from the cooling system after installingthe radiator fan switch (see page 10-5).
Terminal
op".*i- Tr"ip".a*" \.B
SWITCH
ON196 - 203"F
{91 - 95.C)o---o
OFF
5 - 14"F (3 - 8.C)
lower than the tem-peratu re wh en itgoes on
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MaintenanceBack-up Light Switch
Transmission Fluid
NOTE: Check the fluid with the engine OFF and vehicle
on level ground.
1. Remove the filler plug. then check the level and
condition of the fluid.
FILLER PLUG44 N.m {4.5 kgf.m. 33 lbf ftl
ll
Ptopet Level
\--ril /
HllllllTl /
Hllllrlll /_rf-F{--rno."."
ll| | Replaco.
The fluid level must be up to the filler hole. lf it is
below the hole, add fluid until it runs out. then rein-
stall the tiller plug with a new washer.
lf the transmission fluid is diny, remove the drain
plug and drain the fluid.
FILLEB PLUGa,a N.m 14.5 kgf..n. 33 lbt'ftl
DRAIN PLUG39 N m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf'ft)WASHERReplace.
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer. and
refill the transmission fluid to the proper level.
NOTE: The drain plug washer should be replaced at
every fluid change.
Reinstall the filler plug with a new washer.
Fluid Capacity
1.7 / {1.8 US qt, 1.5 lmp qtl at oil change
2.1 ! 12.2 US qt, 1.A lmp qtl at overhaul
Alwavs use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shift-
ind because it does not contain the proper additives.
Test/Replacement
1. Disconnect the connectors from the switch.
Terminal side oImale lerminals
BACK.UP LIGHT SWTTCHr 25 N.m 12.5 kgt m, 18 lbf.ftl
WASHERReplace.
Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2
terminals.
. There should be continuity when the shift lever
tnto reverse.
. There should be no continuity when the shift
lever in position except reverse,
lf necessary, replace the switch.
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25. Remove the transmission mounting bolts and the
rear engine mounting bolts.
REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTSReplace.
TRANSMISSION
Pull the transmission away from the engine until it
clears the mainshaft, then lower it on the transmis-
sion jack.
NOTE: Take care not to bend the clutch line.
Remove the starter motor and hose clamp from the
transmission housing.
STARTERMOTOR
28. Remove the release tork boot. release bearing, and
release fork from the clutch housing
RELEASEBEANING
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Transmission Assembly
1.
Installation
Check that the dowel pins are installed in the clutch
housing.
Apply grease to the release fork and release bear-
ing.
{P/N 08798 - 90021{P/N 08798 - 9002)0.{ - 1.0 g
{0.0'l - 0.04 ozl
RELEASEBEARING
(P/N 08798 -
9002)
RELEASEFORKBOOT
?
(P/N 08798 - 9002)'1.0 - 1.6 g {0.0,1- 0.06 o2l
Install the release bearing, release fork, and release
fork boot to the clutch housing.
Install the starter motor and hose clamp.
10 x 1.25 mm4{ N'm (4.5 kgf.m,32 tbf.ftl
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HOSE
5. Place the transmission on the transmission jack,
and raise it to the engine level.
6. Install the transmission mounting bolts and the rear
engine mounting bolts.
TRANSMISSIONMOUNTING EOLT12 x 1.25 mn
7.
64 N.m {6.547 tbt.ft)
REAR ENGINE MOUNNNG BOLTSReplace.Itl x 1.5 mm8:l N.m 18.5 kgt m, 61 lbf.ft)
Rise the transmission, then install the transmission
mount bracket and transmission mount.
. Torque the mounting bolts and nuts in thesequence shown.
. Check that the bushing are not twisted or offset.
O. @: 12 x 1.25 mm
64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf'ft)
O: Temporary tightening
@: 12 x 1.25 mm
74 N.m (7.5 kgf'm,54 lbf.ft)
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